Research Facilities Siding Spring Observatory Siding Spring Observatory, on the edge of the Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran, NSW, is Australia's premier optical and infrared astronomical observatory. label Research theme Research themes Astronomy & Astrophysics Visit the website Content navigation Visit the website toc About ANU maintains two separate locations dedicated to astronomical and space research. Siding Spring Observatory is the ANU’s dark sky site, home to over 60 telescopes. ANU students have access to most, including regular use of Australia’s largest optical telescope, the 3.9m AAT telescope as well as the ANU 2.3m telescope, which is regularly used by ANU undergraduates for their research projects. Location Observatory Rd Coonabarabran NSW 2357 Australia -31.274823233149, 149.06843167576
